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Five New Zealand Youth Compete in National High School Rodeo Finals
“I believe I epitomize the average New Zealander,” said Sir Edmund Hillary after ascending Mount Everest in 1953, “I have modest abilities, I combine these with a good deal of determination, and I rather like to succeed.” Perhaps Hillary’s quote epitomizes the five New Zealand youth who became their country’s first-ever team to compete in the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) held July 14-20 in Rock Springs, Wyo. The team competed against more than 1,800 high school rodeo athletes from Australia, Canada, Mexico and the United States.
New law extends cancer benefits to firefighters
POWELL — When a garage fire ignited in Powell in late May, firefighters rushed to the scene in their bunkers and fitted their personal protective equipment on scene, ready for any and all dangers to extinguish the fire. The volunteers didn’t know what was in the garage, but, if similar to most garages, it could have been filled with an assortment of dangerous chemicals, both stored on shelves and in the structure including building materials. Firefighters don’t choose which fires to fight. They just fight. ...
Kinle Brennise Advances to Weekend in Cheyenne
Kinle Brennise is heading to the weekend in Cheyenne after her 3.8-second run took Performance 5 at the Frontiere Days. Brennise says she was nervous as she backed in, but that didn’t show in her run/. “I just wanted to see my calf to his spot and take my...
R.C Landingham Gets Off to Hot Start in Cheyenne
R.C. Landingham got his week in Cheyenne off to a hot start with an 85-point ride to win Performance 5. Landingham is putting together a great season and is coming off a win at the Calgary Stampede. “I just got to stand on the stage in Calgary and this one...
Jobs of the Week – July 25
Looking to start a new career? Take a look at this week’s featured jobs from local employers around town. Want to feature your job posting here next week? Select “Featured Single Job Post” when sharing your job on Buckrail Works. Email ads@buckrail.com for more details. Laborers. Matarozzi...
Carnival, Animals, Food and More at Wyoming’s Big Show
ROCK SPRINGS — Wyoming’s Big Show kicks off next week, and whether you enjoy the carnival, the entertainment, the food, or one of the other attractions, there’s something for everyone. Brown’s Amusements will once again be bringing the carnival to the Sweetwater County Fair, with lots of...
Lander Golfer at UW named an All-America Scholar
The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced its Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars for the 2023-24 season on Thursday and the University of Wyoming men's golf team led the Mountain West and was one of 25 teams in America to have five or more All-America Scholars. The five Cowboys named All-America Scholars are: Patrick Azevedo of Osello, Wash.; Jaren Calkins of Lander, Wyo.; Jimmy Dales of Northfield, Mich.; Kristof Panke of Davenport, Washl,; and Davis Seybert of Midland, Texas.
Life Steps Campus Community Garden in Casper Designated as a USDA People’s Garden
For the past decade, the community garden at Life Steps Campus has been providing free, sustainably grown food to the community. The garden was built 10 years ago through partnerships with Casper Housing Authority, volunteers and community members, is maintained by Casper Housing Authority and the City of Casper. The...
Four family members of beloved gospel group The Nelons among 7 killed in horror plane crash on route to concert
THE Nelons - America's beloved gospel family - have been involved in a fatal plane crash on route to a concert. Seven people died in the horror crash including four members of the family in Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, their daughter Amber and son-in-law Nathan Kistler. The families assistant...
Torrential Monsoon Rains, Flooding Possible In SE Wyoming
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says torrential rains leading to flooding are possible in southeast Wyoming today and especially on Saturday [July 27]. The agency posted the following on its website: brief return of monsoon moisture is expected on Friday and Saturday. This will bring scattered to numerous storms to the area during the afternoon and evening. Torrential rains could exist in these storms which could lead to possible flooding concerns on both days.
Service Spotty At Wyoming’s Only International Airport Since Death Of Customs Agent
CASPER — The death of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in Casper two months ago continues to complicate the Casper/Natrona County International Airport’s international service and trade zone opportunities. Longtime agent John “Dale” Leatham, who provided customs services for 48 years in Wyoming, died in May....
Anderson represents LHS in North-South All-Star basketball game
Recent Lovell High School graduate Parker Anderson was selected to compete for the North team in the annual Wyoming Coaches Association North vs. South All-Star boys basketball game held at Casper College on Saturday as the North defeated the South 80-69. After a week full of practicing and team bonding activities to get to know one another, the graduated seniors from around the state took the court on Saturday for one final game of their high school careers.
Casey Childers Of Sheridan Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder Of Montana Woman
A Sheridan man has been sentenced for killing a Montana woman in Colorado. Casey Childers was sentenced to life in prison without parole, after a jury found him guilty of first degree murder, second degree kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit second degree kidnapping. According to court documents filed in Castle...
CFD Rodeo 2024: Semifinal 1 results and highlights
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The first semifinal of the CFD Rodeo saw some of the best performances of the week! From the fastest barrel race to the highest score in bull riding, we have you covered. Here are the cowboys and cowgirls from each event that will ride...
Western Receives National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Grant
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) has received a $337,344 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. government’s independent science agency. The three-year grant will fund the College’s HyFlex initiative. The project aims to transform information technology (IT) support and cybersecurity credential attainment through a HyFlex (hyper-flexible) educational offerings and curriculum aligned with industry standards and certifications.
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